Burns & McDonnell

Staff Project Controls Specialist - Construction (Vancouver)

Burns & McDonnell$105K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, business, accounting, or a related field with 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
  • Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred for effective project management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills essential for team collaboration.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships across departments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management tools, with Power BI knowledge preferred.
  • Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification, demonstrating a commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project controls processes to ensure effective execution of project deliverables.
  • Analyze data and generate reports using Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
  • Develop and maintain project scheduling reports and financial forecasts for multiple projects.
  • Implement project execution plans while monitoring cost control and logistics.
  • Serve as a reliable point of contact for the project team on technical inquiries and guidance.
  • Review and approve purchase orders and subcontract changes to ensure accuracy.
  • Conduct schedule management analysis using critical path methods and scenarios.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance and disability coverage to support employee wellbeing.
  • Generous time-off policies combined with wellness programs to foster work-life balance.
  • Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), enhancing employee investment in the company.
  • 401(k) retirement program to help employees plan for their financial future.
Full Job Description
Description

The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.
  • Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
  • Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
  • Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
  • Follow project execution plans.
  • Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
  • Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
  • Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
  • Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
  • Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
  • Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
  • Develop and present a cash flow report.
  • Develop various levels of schedules.
  • Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
  • Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
  • Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
  • Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
  • Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
  • Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
  • Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
  • Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
  • Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
  • Input and validate progress measurement.
  • Develop and maintain progress curves.
  • Perform material takeoffs.
  • Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
  • Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management, business, accounting, or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Proficiency in database management and date visualization tools such as Power BI preferred.
  • Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

Compensation

$105,000.00-150,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Project Controls

Primary Location US-WA-Vancouver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 262018

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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